This report compiles historical reports of important rainstorm and flood events in northwest British Columbia and the Queen Charlotte Islands for 1891 to 1991. Information presented for each event includes place and date, storm duration, precipitation data, storm damage details, and other relevant storm facts, along with a list of the source materials. The information is assembled in a chronological catalogue of events in order to aid in understanding the magnitude and frequency of the events described and to help in project planning, emergency planning, and risk assessment. Appendices include data on rainfall and streamflows, major storms and floods, and fatalities; a geographical index to storm and flood occurrences by rivers, creeks, and lakes; and summaries of probable precipitation amounts for meteorological stations in the region studied.

When in doubt, throw it out. Don't risk injury or infection. 2: Ask for help. Many people can do a lot of the cleanup and repairs discussed in this book. But if you have technical questions or do not feel comfortable doing something, get professional help. If there is a federal disaster declaration, a telephone "hotline" will often be publicized to provide information about public, private, and voluntary agency programs to help you recover from the flood. Government disaster programs are there to help you, the taxpayer. You're paying for them; check them out. 3: Floodproof. It is very likely that your home will be flooded again someday. Floodproofing means using materials and practices that will prevent or minimize flood damage in the future. Many floodproofing techniques are inexpensive or can be easily incorporated into your rebuilding program. You can save a lot of money by floodproofing as you repair and rebuild (see Step 8).

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